What political tactic involves befriending powerful others or starting small subgroups to promote specific aims?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Building coalitions involves forming alliances with powerful individuals or subgroups in order to promote specific aims, which aligns with the described political tactic. The other answer choices, such as using outside experts, controlling the agenda, and game playing, do not specifically involve befriending powerful others or forming subgroups for political gain.

What Political Tactic Involves Befriending Powerful Others or Starting Small